after the cold front that recently passed through, i was inspired to finally switch my closet: from spring/summer to fall/winter and let me just tell you- i couldnt be happier. its such a relief to finally be able to layer on the scarves, tights, and minks and to finally pull those gorgeous boots out of the closet. cant wait to share it all with my loyal readers!
in the meantime, check out this overwhelming transformation that took me days to finish, and almost seized my sanity- it was nightmarish. but now that its done, i have all those amazing fashions to look at when i go to sleep at night. ohh how nice!


seriously, it was WAY worse than it looks

(always)alanna

the "hiding from the paparazzi" hat

heres the first of a series of exciting posts, "hats 101" to show you guys how to wear all that stylish head gear you've got hiding in the back of your closet that seems to never go right with anything
heres my version of the "hiding from the paparazzi" floppy hat-






so mom and i went thrifting last weekend and i found these killer platforms! i was SO excited when i left the store with them (after the lady behind me asked me, "is that really what teenagers wear these days? i mean, can you even walk in those?".. that was definitely the deciding factor that told me how absolutely incredible they had to be.. not that i didn't already know). i thought i was going to be able to master the walking no problem, but when i ran down these stairs, i totally ATE it. there was a girl sitting on the lawn right in front of where i fell who died laughing.. i was pretty mortified, but it was definitely worth it. i've learned how to walk now, after practicing this morning on a walk with my pup.. too funny


(xoxo jeans, thrifted shoes, at last & company shirt, saks belt, f21 hat, thrifted sunnies, jewelery- vintage, f21, and saks)

(always)alanna

fabulous fall trends

heres a collection of my favorite fall trends.. all to showcase this season (some for a second time..) could fall 2009 be any more perfect?

faux fur vest

rocker mini dress

and... everything amazing (isabel marant)

xo
(always)alanna

dear rain, go away.

had a batch of nasty weather today which i was totally unprepared for by the way even though i was fully aware of the incoming rain. how dumb can i be? i ended up having to exchange the pumps i had on for the little studded boots. then i headed out into the storm to go thrift shopping. i scored a tonnn of 80's inspired treasures and oversize sweaters that i can't wait to wear as soon as it gets COLD! i promise ill share the platforms i got with you guys soon; they're too fabulous to stay sitting on the shelves. until then, happy thrifting!


all the bling-

(urbanvibe shirt, vintage legging jeans, qupid boots, various vintage, f21, and h&m jewelry, michael kors watch)

(always)alanna

day EIGHT highlights

(calvin klein)



(phi)

the last day of spring/summer nyc fashion week brings me a bit down. saying goodbye to the tents in bryant park has to be emotional for so many- yet that means we're a bit closer to the cold weather that i've desperately been hoping for. after seeing all those spring clothes, im drooling. but i'm still counting down the days until i can put on those furs and not look ridiculous (which sea of shoes blogger, Jane Aldridge totally pulled off now in the sweltering heat- shes too amazing..)

images via mercedesbenzfashionweek & knightcat
(always)alanna

day SEVEN highlights

(tory burch)



(proenza schouler)

photos via mercedesbenzfashion week & nymag
(always)alanna

day SIX highlights

(badgley mischka)



(jill stuart)

images via mercedesbenzafashionweek & knightcat
(always)alanna

backstage at vena cava

images via nymag
(always)alanna

day FOUR highlights

(backstage at marc by marc: vmag)
these adorable pops of color just melt my heart- oh the joys of summer

...and marc looking amazingg!



(backstage at rodarte: vmag)
these blow my mind.. they're TOO perfect/amazing/fabulous/totallygorgeous.


(herve leger)
that GEOMETRY; it outdoes my wildest fantasies

(always)alanna

day THREE highlights

(alexander wang)


(christian siriano)
.. and did you see these AMAZING pants at preen? i think im in love..



(images via mercedesbenzfashionweek and knightcat)
(always)alanna

day TWO highlights

(charlotte ronson)


(erin wasson x rvca- my absolute FAVORITE)

(phillip lim)


(rag&bone)

images via mercedesbenzfashionweek & knightcat
hope you're catching the shows online as they're posted or better yet, watching them in person (WISH i was!)
(always)alanna

* interesting tip? how to tie a scarf-
DRAPE- place the scarf at the back of your neck so the ends fall forward, WRAP- two snug turns around your neck leaving both ends hanging in the front again, KNOT- loop the ends in a half knot under your neck so they hang down like a necktie. the idea? to have something close to your throat and bring focus to your face